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UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan attack

Two United Nations peacekeepers from India were killed and a third wounded when a UN base in South Sudan was overrun by armed youths yesterday evening, UN spokesman Joe Contreras confirmed this morning.

Previous reports had indicated three Indian peacekeepers died.

Mr Contreras said two civilians were also killed when Lou Nuer youths breached a UN compound in Bor, in Jonglei State.